Lucknow, 27 July : Girl students of City Montessori School sent 15,000 Rakhis for soldiers of the Indian army guarding our nation's borders on Rakshabandhan. A group of 15 girl students, led by CMS Founder, Dr Jagish Gandhi and Principal of CMS Station Road Campus, Mrs Deepali Gautam, presented around 15,000 rakhis to Brigadier T.V. Pradeep Kumar, Officiating General Officer Commanding, Central Command Unit (Sub Area) and requested him to send the same to Indian soldiers deployed on the borders. They also tied rakhis on the wrists of soldiers of the Central Command and Brigadier T.V. Pradeep on this occasion. This information was given by the Chief Public Relations Officer, Mr Hari Om Sharma.

            Mr Sharma said that these  girl students, in an informal talk, said that they are  proud to send these rakhis to the soldiers who serve the nation and pray for their long life.These are the men of courage who guard the frontiers of our motherland in all weathers.  Because of them, peace prevails in our country and we are able to work collectively in the development of our nation.